Public Health Epidemiology Conversations

As Tyrone Layson has learned through his career as a public health professional, medical students are their own population group and they come with a unique set of public health related issues. As the Assistant Director of Student Affairs for the College of Medicine at the University of Toledo (where he is also pursuing his doctorate in health education), this is the population group that Tyrone is currently most passionate about. During this episode, Tyrone shares what motivated him to change his educational track from medicine to epidemiology and public health, the variety of roles he has held since graduating (including pharmacy technician and curriculum coordinator), and how his background benefits his day-to-day work. Tyrone also shares a key piece of advice for anyone interested in a career path similar to his own! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

As part of Dr. Huntley's efforts to bring the public healthcare community onto the same page, she brings you the third and final episode in her mini-series explaining the purpose behind the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast. After establishing why she started this podcast, how it has grown, and why she is still making it after five years, today she explains who it is for. Tuning in you'll hear why this is such a great podcast for prospective students and grad students who are going into the field of public health as well as consultants and entrepreneurs who are already in it. You'll learn how it can be a great resource for tips, business strategies, and networking opportunities, as well as inspiration and encouragement, before Dr. Huntley invites listeners to an exciting upcoming webinar. Register at PHECpodcast.com. For some great tips on how to better use the free and insightful resource that is this podcast, tune in today!

We are underway with our mini-series of episodes that are dedicated to you, our PHEC community, for you to better understand the why and purpose of this podcast. In an effort to get us all onto the same page, Dr. Huntley tells us the reasons why she has persisted with this podcast. She opens up about the podcast's success and how it has reached heights far beyond what she had first imagined. We get a glimpse into the testimonies that dedicated fans have sent to our host as she invites loyal listeners of the show to visit the website and tell her of their experiences. Meeting amazing people and organizations, and growing as an individual are some of the reasons why Dr. Huntley is more than happy to continue her podcasting journey. You'll come to understand how she is taking such a broad field (public health) and using it to her advantage in being the change that she would like to see. This series is truly coming together nicely and we would love for you to join us for this episode. Don't forget about the upcoming webinar: From Careers to Conversations! Register at PHECpodcast.com

It's been five incredible years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations podcast and today we take a look back at how it all began. Our host, Dr. Huntley, walks us through the main reason she started this podcast, what she hoped to achieve by using the podcasting platform, and some of the difficulties she experienced as a new podcaster. We come to understand that the concerns of the public were the driving force behind this podcast's creation, and how she wanted to impart information about public health in a personal, relatable way. Consistency is paramount to a successful podcast and you'll see how being consistent helped this podcast grow. Dr. Huntley wanted to refocus people's attention on the core values of public health, tune in to find out how she was able to achieve this goal! Look out for the upcoming webinar, From Careers to Conversations: Celebrating Five Years of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. PHECpodcast.com

As the first half and second quarter of the year come to an end, it is important to look back and acknowledge our triumphs and downfalls. In this new episode of the PHEC podcast, we will chat about how to reflect on your personal and business goals. We learn how to separate these goals and acknowledge that they need to be different; you are not your business. Dr. Huntley gives us strategies to see if we are on track with these, and if we are not, how to get back on the right path. We touch on a framework for assessing your business goals, which includes marketing and leads, offers and sales, and systems and productivity. We also look at how to achieve our personal goals, from changing our mindsets and practicing personal development, to ensuring we incorporate fun into our life. Plus, Dr. Huntley gives us a look at how, by changing her team structures and location, she is ensuring optimal productivity in her own business. We hope you can join us! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Coaching With Dr. Huntley: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

The global pandemic has caused many families to live in a state of constant panic and fear. But, with the right tools, you and your family can turn a highly stressful situation into something much more manageable. On this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Podcast, Dr. Huntley shares a personal story that holds valuable lessons which we all can learn from. She opens up about her family's journey after her 89 year old mother tested positive for COVID. As a starting point, our host takes us through her various definitions of 'family'. We then get keen insight into what her family dynamic is like and how one meeting of multiple siblings paved the way for a triumph over COVID! You'll learn the importance of having good communication between family members, how to choose leadership over fear, the benefits of having a caring medical team, and why stepping out of your comfort zone is a necessity in a time of crisis. If you want to know why empathy, clarity, and respect are three words that can carry you and your family through the global pandemic, then be sure to tune into this episode! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Leaving your job to become a coach or a consultant, or to start your own business can be daunting. It can also be incredibly rewarding. In this episode, Shannon Salentine joins us to discuss some of the challenges of setting yourself up as an entrepreneur in public health and strategies for creating a meaningful business. Shannon is an executive leadership coach, facilitator, and global development consultant. She's also the founder of the coaching company, Lead for Good. She works one-on-one with individuals and groups to find clarity in their purpose, take action, and make a difference in the world. Shannon believes that radical self-trust, understanding your life purpose, and acting courageously are keys to living the fully integrated and authentic life you deserve. In this conversation, we shed light on some of the mistakes we made when starting businesses, the unhealthy work habits we chose to break, and how we avoid saying yes to everything and burning ourselves out. We believe that the best reason to leave your current job is so that you can better serve others and go change the world. If this sounds like something you want to do, tune in to hear our top three tips to help you succeed as an entrepreneur! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

As an entrepreneur, you have the power to decide how you run your business, and that freedom is to be enjoyed! Today on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast we are reflecting on five years of business with some tips, highlights, and takeaways for listeners. Tuning in, you'll hear about the freedom entrepreneurship brings, as well as the incredible collaborations and worldwide impact it can have. We also share some tips for long-term success. Lastly, we remind you to have fun and enjoy every minute. Join us to celebrate five years of business! DrCHHuntley.com

This episode is packed with tips and guidance that every public health entrepreneur can use. You'll want to grab a notebook and pen or open a fresh google doc and prepare to take notes. We'd like to also remind you that the deadline to register for the in-person business strategy workshops is June 30th of 2022. The website for details and registration is PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com.

Today's guest on Public Health Epidemiology Conversations is LaRita Laktonen-Ward, the Program Manager for the Coordinating Center at Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC). GHWIC is a CDC program focusing on improving the health of American Indians and Alaskan Natives through four key strategies; heart disease prevention, diabetes prevention, commercial tobacco cessation, and nutrition and exercise promotion. Although LaRita has only been in her current position for two months, her education in exercise science, her experience as a coach and a teacher, and her passion for connecting people through knowledge make her very well equipped for the job! To hear more about LaRita's background, what led her to the field of public health, and whether a career in public health is for you, make sure to tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

This episode's guest became interested in public health at a younger age than most. She is a public health consultant, certified health education specialist and project management practitioner who is passionate about compassionate health care and community engagement. Tune in to hear who she serves, what she does for them, and the mechanisms she relies on to provide this care! We talk about the Lounge she hosts in the hope of connecting people with chronic ailments to the resources and language they need, as well as to one another in a digital community. We touch on the topics she covers on her podcast, and how she provides support to providers, by equipping them with the tools they need to meet clients at their level. Tune in today to hear all this and more! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

"Be hungry, be curious, and be humble" is Dr. Bryan Buckley's mantra, and this mantra is what guides him in his work as a public health professional. Dr. Buckley is a multidimensional healthcare professional, educator, and researcher who works as a Fellow at the Medstar Health Institute for Quality and Safety and as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University. In today's episode, Dr. Buckley shares how a recommendation he received from a professor during his undergraduate degree led him into public health, and why he is so passionate about the field. Although Dr. Buckley wears many different hats, his main areas of focus are addressing health inequities and improving the well-being of where people live, work, and play. Listen to this week's episode to get the full scope of the incredible work that Dr. Buckley is doing! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Our guest is passionate about health equity, diversity equity, and inclusion, and has focused her career accordingly. Dr. Zenobia Bryant is the Founder and CEO of Black Health Black Wealth and, in this episode, we find out why black mental health, black physical health, and black financial health are, in fact, black wealth. Dr. Bryant has a Ph.D. in public health with a concentration in epidemiology and has countless other accomplishments to her name. In our conversation, we discuss the holistic nature of health, and Dr. Bryant explains how navigating racism and micro-aggressions leads to stress, which directly impacts one's physical health. We also find out about the "Knowledge is Power" community program and how Dr. Bryant is working to empower young black women in the public health space. To learn about the role of community in healing and growth, tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, and how to use data to make a difference, tune in with us today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Data is a necessity when understanding the issues facing indigenous communities, and indigenous perspectives on this data and how to implement changes within the social context are key to successful interventions. Talking to us on this episode about why this is the case, is Dyani Bingham, board member at Montana Public Health Institute. Dyani started her academic career in art and culture, however, through personal tragedy, she discovered her calling in public health. Join us to hear about the issues Dyani is currently working on, what her role within the organization is, and why she feels epidemiology is important in the interventions she has been involved with. We wrap up this episode with Dyani's advice to young public health epidemiologists trying to find their niche, and how to tackle the overwhelming diversity of opportunities facing public health specialists. For all this and so much more, tune in today. PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

On this bonus episode, Dr. Huntley recaps the Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants that was recently held in Atlanta, GA. She shares so much on this episode that you might want to grab a pen and paper and prepare to take a few notes! If you are a public health consultant, then you don't want to miss this episode. For more details about the upcoming workshops visit PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com and consider registering while you have the opportunity to do so. Please share this episode with your network, other public health consultants, and public health entrepreneurs.

When someone asks you what you do, what is your response? Are you too technical, too complicated, or too vague? How do you introduce yourself for maximum impact when the opportunity arises? In this episode, we talk about why it's so important to have a good elevator pitch prepared for the moment when the right opportunity presents itself. Tuning in you'll hear about how common it is for public health professionals to get this wrong, the many missed opportunities that occur as a result of poor elevator pitches, and how getting this right can be game-changing for your career. You'll find out how to target your ideal client, why you should focus on the benefits your client will derive from your services, and why you should address a problem that your client already has. For many other tips and resources to help you succeed in the field of public health through crafting the perfect elevator pitch, tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

The road into a public health career is rarely a direct one. Often students who want to study medicine are introduced to the topic during their studies and, based on their level of interest, find themselves diverting their plans to explore public health as a career. Today on the show Dr. Huntley sits down with Brad Krueger, a program evaluation consultant based in Chicago. She talks with Brad about his journey into public health, his business, and how he thrives on building systems to collect, review and present data. Tuning in you'll hear Brad describe how he first considered a career in public health, how it aligned with his interests, and what he is most passionate about in his field at this moment. Brad shares an overview of his business, his typical client, and how he determines whether they're a good fit. He goes on to expand on the importance of creating a supportive network of professionals, why he has recommended potential colleagues to clients, and why an abundance mindset is so helpful. Brad also shares tips and advice for anyone in public health and epidemiology. Learn what it means to be a lifelong learner and why there's always something to be gained from any opportunity. We loved having Brad on the show and we're sure you'll find this conversation every bit as stimulating as we did! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

During the 2019 Public Health Expo, Brooke Mootry discovered her passion: matching public health professionals with careers that suit them! She went on to join the Public Health Network and is now CEO and lead recruiter. Join us on this episode as we talk to Brooke about how she discovered her passion, and why she loves what she does. We hear how she moved from pre-med in college to public health to recruiting, and the advice she has for those in the field. Brooke breaks down what the Public Health Network does, and what she finds most gratifying about her role. We also learn how her public health background, and her understanding of epidemiology help her in matching candidates with their ideal roles. Tune in to discover what makes a great recruiter, who their ideal target is, and the qualities that they look for in the companies they assist. For all this, and so much more, press play now. PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

If you are a public health consultant who has started your own business and who is looking for some guidance to take it to the next level, this episode is for you! Join us today as we hear from Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley about her public health in-person workshops. Find out who the workshops are for, and why planning quarterly goals (and reviewing them) is so important! Dr. Huntley describes it all. We hear about the format of the workshops, from why she keeps the numbers small, to what's included, to where they will be happening throughout 2022. So, to have all your questions about Dr. Huntley's workshops answered, tune in today! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Business Strategy Workshop For Public Health Consultants: https://www.PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

Welcome back to the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations playlist! We're glad you joined us. Our guest on this episode is Jordyn Fink, public health specialist at the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Clinic. Tune in to hear all about her work with lead testing and more, and find out how she is working to include technical support for communities. You'll hear about grant allocation, and the vast variation in the field of public health, as well as why her work is important in the community she serves. Jordyn helps listeners to get a greater grasp of what public health entails and how we encounter it in our daily lives, with infectious enthusiasm for the field. In closing, she shares her hope to motivate others to explore a career in the field of public health after having shared her own experience of getting to know and love her work. PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast

Coming to us from the future, all the way from Adelaide, Australia, is the inspirational Kristy Schirmer. Kristy has 20 years of experience working in health promotion and public health in Australia and the UK and she now works with government and non-government agencies with a public health focus, providing training to help them use social media as effectively as possible. When Kristy presented her innovative ideas to a previous employer and was met with a flat "no", she simply went on to start her own business! She is now the co-founder of the Australian Public Health Consultants Network and works as a social media strategy consultant for startups and other consultants. Kristy joins us today to discuss her career journey and how she came to recognize social media as a crucial health promotion and communication tool. We find out how her public health expertise and understanding of epidemiology help her to better serve her clients and community, and she fills us in on what makes a dream client! Tune in to find out more about how Kristy structures her training programs, and if you want to hear from our guest, you can catch her at this year's Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship Expo. PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

The Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast has a loyal audience of listeners, and we appreciate all of you! A lot of work goes into producing each episode and making it freely available to everyone worldwide. It's time to grow and reach even more people, and we need your help to make that happen. On this podcast episode, we'll discuss several easy ways that you can help us reach a larger audience.

Our honored guest on this episode is Glennae Davis, author of Yet Here I Stand: My Journey From Bondage to Liberty and Bias and Burnout: 10 Power Moves for Healthcare Workplace Equity, as well as the CEO and Founder of Rx For Life, a health equity, consultancy, and education agency. In this conversation, we discuss her career journey and how she discovered entrepreneurship or, more accurately, how it found her! As a Black woman with a vibrant nursing career in critical care, Glennae knows about bias and burnout in the healthcare industry! You'll hear the story of an injury, compounded by her gender and race, that resulted in a four-year journey through the world of workplace compensation, rife with discrimination and institutional racism. You'll also discover how Glennae took the pain of her most difficult challenges and turned them into opportunities to help others using the lessons and skills she learned. Find out what RX for Life does to help others in similar situations, from finding valuable rest to a 40-day faith-based exploration into empowerment and self-worth, plus we touch on some of the incredible offerings and hard-won advice that Glennae has to share with the industry. We hope you can join us for this moving and highly informative conversation around healthcare, bias, burnout, and so much more! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

We are often so quick to focus on our disappointments rather than our successes or the lessons we've learned, and that's simply not on. Here at Public Health Epidemiology Conversations, we have deemed it illegal to reach a milestone and move on without pausing to celebrate it. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how and why you should celebrate your wins, big and small. Our host, Dr. Huntley shares a personal story to explain why it's essential to take a moment to reward yourself, and fills us in on the various ways in which she personally celebrates her wins. As entrepreneurs, we have a tendency to perpetually move on to the next thing, without even recognizing, nevermind celebrating, our successes. Tune in to hear some examples of what constitutes a win, why it's important not to minimize your achievements, and how to celebrate in a way that lights you up! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

Welcome back to our series on Tribal Epidemiology Centers and Public Health! In this episode, you'll meet Courtney Allen, MPH, CHES, whose primary focus for the majority of her working career has been HIV prevention and awareness. She currently holds the position of Public Health Advisor (PHAP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Tribal Epidemiology Center, where she helps the community acquire funding for HIV prevention, as well as conducting surveillance reports, and other tasks. We discuss Courtney's work at the Arizona Tribal Epidemiology Center and the various ways that they are working to end the HIV epidemic in their communities. Tuning in, you'll hear Courtney describe how stigma, distrust, and the presence of a pre-established HIV prevention program informs how communities respond to interventions and initiatives. Next, we unpack some of the ways that they are working to make HIV testing more anonymous and accessible through initiatives like the 'I want a kit' project, and why it's so beneficial in the fight against this epidemic. Courtney also shares an example of why a working knowledge of epidemiology is beneficial to anyone working in public health, along with some inspiring words of advice on why you should never sell yourself short. Tune in for a wonderful and insightful conversation on Tribal Epidemiology Centers, a career in public health, and community! PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://www.drchhuntley.com/podcast Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/ Work With Me - Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting

Today we have a particularly inspiring episode as we discuss a new, innovative way to address an old public health problem. Joining us to share his groundbreaking ideas and expertise, is Dr. Harsh Vathsangam, co-founder of Moving Analytics, the leading telehealth provider of cardiovascular prevention programs. Dr. Vathsangam opens up about his passion for the prevention and elimination of cardiovascular disease in the US and describes how Moving Analytics combines computer science, research, and preventative medicine to address this prevalent public health issue in a creative way. Dr. Vathsangam has a Ph.D. in computer science and has over seven years of experience in designing and testing technologies for mobile health, and in this episode, he fills us in on how computer science can ultimately lead to informing physicians in the public health sector and benefit everyday people. We hear some devastating statistics about the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, as well as the six behaviors we need to adopt to prevent its occurrence. Dr. Vathsangam explains the cardiac rehabilitation process and we discover how Moving Analytics is changing the game and empowering patients to take charge of their own recovery. Tune in for this jam-packed episode exploring the role of technology in improving our access to healthcare! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

"What does a public health consultant actually do?" We get this question quite often, which is why, in today's episode, we take a deep dive into the ins and outs of a career in public health consulting! In this audio from her recent LinkedIn Live session, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley shares some practical definitions and examples to help you understand what public health consulting is, who it serves, and what it entails. You'll also be directed to some previous episodes from the podcast that will help you better understand public health consulting from the perspective of nursing, advocacy, and more. Dr. Huntley offers some valuable tips and advice for public health consultants, regardless of whether you're serving government organizations or private industry! While there's no one example that embodies the extremely broad field of public health consulting, we hope that this episode helps those of you stepping into the field by highlighting some of the many opportunities available to you. Tune in today to learn more! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Entering the new year feels different for everyone! Some of us are fresh and ready to tackle whatever comes our way, and others are feeling worn out and depleted from the grueling year behind us. In this episode, we're going to equip you with three invaluable productivity tips to ensure that you launch into 2022 with a head start, without getting trapped on the hamster wheel of busyness! Dr. Huntley shares her own methods of optimizing productivity while ensuring she has enough time blocked off to replenish and spend time with her family. In this casual, simple, yet powerful discussion, you'll learn how to make your time work for you by incorporating these three straightforward tips! Tune in to find out how to create your ideal work plan, focus on what matters most each day, and limit your daily tasks to avoid overwhelm and stay focused!

This episode of Public Health Epidemiology Conversations is one in a series of special sponsored episodes where we learn about Tribal Epidemiology Centers. We talk to Lucinda Cowboy, from the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center about how she got into public health, what her work involves, and why she's motivated to help the communities that she does. She translates the beautiful sayings from her mother tongue that inspire her in her work and describes the importance of framing your work within a specific community. We discuss the benefits of having community members represented on the boards of epidemiology centers, and how she combines her indigenous knowledge with the western knowledge she was taught, to help the community. Lucinda ends the episode with two key pieces of advice for students, followed by Dr. Huntley's reflections on the conversation. Join us for another fascinating episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Our childhood experiences shape how we see the world and our areas of interest. Today's guest's journey is no different. Dr. Errol Pierre was first exposed to the issues in the world of healthcare and insurance when, as a kid, he had to pause a routine dental procedure due to health insurance caps. He has come a long way since then and is now a healthcare thought leader, business executive, leadership coach, public speaker, professor, writer, and healthcare strategist. He talks to us today about how he got into the field of public health, why it's so crucial to treat every interaction as an opportunity to network, and why he feels an understanding of epidemiology is key to identifying the issues affecting communities in need. Dr. Pierre explains why he has focused on the communities he has and gives some great advice to anyone in the world of public health. Press "Play" now to hear this uplifting and inspiring episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

Welcome back to another episode of Public Health and Epidemiology Careers. In conversation with us today is Dr. Nakeitra Burse, CEO of the public health research development and practice company, Six Dimensions. You'll hear all about her heart to serve people in public health, and how she became involved in it, with a focus on maternal health. Dr. Burse tells us all about the documentary she has produced to address Black maternal health, and how her understanding of public health has helped her to better serve her community. She talks about her background as a personal trainer, and how the ecological environment people find themselves in impacts their decision making. She also shares why it is so important to evolve, seek opportunities, learn, and develop your skills on an ongoing basis. Tune in to hear more today! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

One of the most exciting things about 2022 is the upcoming Public Health Consulting and Entrepreneurship EXPO! During this episode, you'll get insight into the history of the expo, how it came to be, and what it looks like today. We touch on what the EXPO aims to do and how much it has changed since the first edition. Find out about the real-time webinars happening live this January that will cover all the information you need on the EXPO. We hope you join us to hear more! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

This week's guest is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years' experience in direct primary care, with the majority of her time focused on underserved populations and Native American healthcare. Her name is Dr. Julianna Reece and she first fell in love with public health when she completed an MPH before even going to medical school! Dr. Reece is the Director of the Healthy Tribes Program with the CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Division of Population Health. Her recent roles include serving as the Chief Medical Officer for the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), as well as the Vice Chair of the Heroin, Opioids, and Pain Efforts (HOPE) Committee, a national initiative through the IHS. In this episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast, Dr. Reece shares some insight into Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) and Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI), the importance of tribal sovereignty, and the key role that infrastructure plays in implementing effective solutions, as well as how culture equates with wellness, plus so much more! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ ____ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

It's been a long exhausting year! This episode is about taking time to rest and relax, before preparing for 2022. Dr. Huntley shares her experience of a trip away to a small isolated island and explains why she recommends taking a break, unplugging from social media, and getting a change of environment at this time of year. She also encourages us to acknowledge our accomplishments no matter how big or small they may be, before starting to prepare for the year ahead. You'll also find out a bit more about The Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO coming in 2022 and how Dr. Huntley is spreading her wings and leveling up at the intersection of public health and entrepreneurship. For all this and more, tune in today! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Public Health Consulting & Entrepreneurship EXPO: https://PublicHealthEXPO.com/

This episode is devoted to you, the fans and regular listeners of this podcast. Today we decided to do things differently and create a fan-favorite episode. We start with a voice note from a loyal listener, Andrea Levy, who describes her favorite episode with Aila Hoss and why it inspired her so much. Then, Dr. Huntley talks about the opportunity she had to speak to a group of health science graduates, how her friends and family responded to her speech, and why she regards this as the highest honor. She explains the context of the speech, how starting a health career during a pandemic adds an extra layer of challenges, and how she factored this into the content of her speech. She then shares the speech and its three main takeaways with us. To discover the importance of following your curiosity, being teachable, and remembering the team, in order to fully own your journey, tune in today! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Connect with DrCHHuntley https://www.drchhuntley.com/

Today's show focuses on the most pressing issues public health professionals are facing right now, how to resolve them, and how our host is stepping up to this task. Beginning with her assessment of the public health community, Dr. Huntley comments on how professionals are burned out, afraid to put their skills to use in creative ways, siloed from one another, and more. Our host moves on to describe the need to create safe spaces where public health workers feel comfortable to think out of the box. She also speaks to the importance of advocating for a wider conception of public health that includes more industries under its umbrella and seeks to connect the dots between them. In the last segment, Dr. Huntley talks about how she is working toward these very goals in her podcast and also mentions the wide array of coaching and consulting work she does to this end. For a comprehensive assessment of the public health sphere and the solutions at our disposal, be sure to tune in to the full episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Health Industry Leaders – Explore Public Health & Epidemiology Strategic Consulting: https://www.drchhuntley.com/consulting Work With Dr. Huntley As Your Coach – Public Health Entrepreneurs: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

Public health spans all communities and cultures. However, smaller populations are being overlooked due to historical discrimination. Today we talk to Dr. Rosalina James, Director of Research and Evaluation at Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI), about her interests in decolonizing data and the importance of getting people of American Indian and Native Alaska descent a seat at the table. We hear the challenges Dr. James faced as a woman of color in academia, and her advice on facing these issues. Find out how Dr. James moved into public health from lab work, why workforce development is so important to her, and why she feels epidemiologists are uniquely equipped to make overlooked cultures visible. Tune in to hear what the UIHI has been working on throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you can get involved as an intern. We look forward to having you join us! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/ Work With Me - Business Coaching: https://www.drchhuntley.com/coaching

Becoming an entrepreneur in the public health industry is a daunting prospect. Join us today as we hear why Dr. Vinu Ilakkuvan chose to found her public health consulting firm, and how she landed on this path. We hear what Dr. Ilakkuvan most enjoys about being a consultant, and what inspired her to enter into the public health sphere in the first place. Discover the importance of understanding epidemiology in implementing public health changes, and what Dr. Ilakkuvan's advice is to aspiring entrepreneurs about who they need to work with and for. From two seemingly conflicting characteristics (humility and confidence) that Dr. Ilakkuvan feels are crucial in working in public health, to the three pillars that she has founded her consulting firm on, you don't want to miss this inspiring episode! Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes: https://PHECPodcast.com/ Grab Your FREE 10-Page PHEC Podcast eBook: https://mypublichealthcareer.com/

Everyone is interested in diversifying their income these days, and more and more folks in public health are actively exploring various creative options. Over the past year alone, however, Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley has worked with a number of public health entrepreneurs who have struggled with some common issues that prevent them from starting their businesses or growing and scaling the businesses they already have. In today's episode, we talk about some of the consistent core challenges that entrepreneurs face, including self doubt, your relationship with money, and good old fashioned fear. We also dive into the ways in which you can overcome these challenges, from knowing your worth to finding a coach to support you in your journey, so make sure not to miss this informative and practical discussion!

Lately, Dr. Huntley has been getting a lot of questions about podcasting, with listeners asking things like, "Is it a good idea to do it for my business?" For this reason, our host has decided to dedicate today's show to the benefits and challenges of podcasting, and give some recommendations for the uses of a podcast platform. The show begins with a few updates and behind-the-scenes tidbits. Dr. Huntley talks about the recent tweaks she has made to the focus of the show, and a podcast guide she unearthed while conducting a show notes audit. We hear about how our host has given this guide an overhaul, how it organizes past episodes into four categories, and what a huge help it will be as far as guiding people to the amazing resources to be found in the content covered so far. This acts as a great segue into the main section on how podcasting can help your business and professional branding. Dr. Huntley talks about how this show has helped her build and connect to an audience by allowing her to provide them with resources and learning. She also speaks about how podcasting has helped some of her clients and wraps up with some of the challenges relating to messaging and consistency. So if you have been debating whether to start a podcast or not, today's episode is for you!

Zoila Reyna had an unusual introduction to public health. Her first job out of college, which she found on Craigslist, involved recruiting youth to be undercover tobacco purchasers for the Federal Drug Administration. This position opened her eyes to the wide ranging impacts of public health on communities, and she was hooked. Zoila's passion for serving others, and her hard working nature, have taken her from nonprofits, to government organizations, to corporates, and most recently, to the world of entrepreneurship. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoila founded Public Health Hired, a company which aims to demystify the public health hiring process and provide support to public health professionals. In today's episode, you'll hear about the path that led Zoila to where she is today, including the rough patches, and the practical ways in which she is now helping other public health professionals reach their full potential.

Navigating your prospective career options can sometimes feel like trying to find something in a fog. You're stumbling around, doing your best to reach your destination, but you don't really know what it is you're looking for until you find it; and then it all makes sense. That is how today's guest, Joshua Smith, describes his journey into public health. Joshua is an enrolled member of the Klamath tribes and serves as a Health Communication and Evaluation Specialist with the Improving Data and Enhancing Access Project at the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (NWTEC). This episode of the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) Podcast is part of a special sponsored series of episodes, offering insights into the Tribal Epidemiology Centers in the US. In Dr. Huntley's conversation with Joshua, they discuss his perspective on public health, epidemiology, and the impact of tribal epidemiology centers on the tribal communities that he serves.

Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the demand for public health entrepreneurs has skyrocketed. For today's show, Dr. Huntley hosts a conversation with Stephanie Hodges, a Nutrition Policy and Public Health Consultant. Stephanie is also the founder and CEO of The Nourished Principles, a public health and nutrition consulting firm that works with public and private sector clients to implement effective public health nutrition.

The world of public health has many avenues and much potential for learning beyond its own confines. In this episode, Dr. Huntley has a conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr to learn about her interesting and surprising journey through parts of the public health space. Dr. Kerr currently works as a consultant helping her clients create sustainable and scalable change on an organizational level, and she also hosts her very own podcast, Overcoming Working Mom Burnout. The topic of burnout and its prevention has been a more recent area of exploration for Jacqueline, and she discusses how her own experience of these hurdles informed and inspired her work. Dr. Kerr is in the top 1% of most-cited scientists, achieving her Masters and Ph.D. in the United Kingdom before coming to the United States in 2004 for a postdoctoral fellowship. Later she worked at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, transitioning out of that role in 2018 to focus on her own business. Her main focus is now on grant writing and the mentorship of academic clients, admitting that her preference is working on the systematic and communal level rather than as a one on one coach. So to hear it all from an energized expert, passionate about the way public health can change the world, listen to the full conversation in this episode!

Dr. Huntley is joined by Nicole Denim, MHA, RN. Nicole is focused on helping to tighten up emergency preparedness and optimize clinical operations for healthcare organizations. She has a strong passion for process improvement and is a founding partner of Clinical Operations Renewal (COR) Consultants. Nicole has worked alongside healthcare leaders across the country to assist them in achieving their desired future and has an incredible amount of experiences and knowledge to share with you. Listen to this episode to hear the full conversation!

Today's guest has learned a great deal about public health through her administrative support role within a public health organization. She joins us to share more about her role as well as her perspective of public health and the impact of the tribal epidemiology centers on the tribal community in Alaska. Tune in to hear about her entry into the world of public health after having worked in medical billing, substance abuse, and mental health, what her current role involves, and an example of a recent grant that has come in. She shares some powerful advice for people interested in public health and assures listeners that you don't have to be an epidemiologist to work in public health, but your knowledge of epidemiology can enrich any support role you may take on. We hope you join us to hear all this and more!

You are about to hear an incredible conversation about the intentional journey of an entrepreneur from a public health pharmacist to a health content strategist, with stops along the way that include the CDC, Planned Parenthood, and more.

This episode is a massively inspiring one. We are lucky enough to welcome Aila Hoss, JD to the show to talk about the intersection of public health, the practice of law, and epidemiology, with a specific focus on how these subjects relate to tribal communities.

Burnout can manifest in many ways, starting subtly and suddenly leading to memory loss and other issues. Our guest today is passionate about burnout and the downstream impact that it has on chronic diseases. Sumana Jeddy is a content creator, influencer, and the founder and CEO of Jeddy Wellness. In this episode, you'll hear about Sumana's background in infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance. Sumana's interest in public health began when she was studying microbiology, and she owes a credit to a professor who showed her the various directions that a healthcare career can go in. Sumana advises listeners at the start of their careers to develop their purpose by having conversations with professors and taking courses. She shares a bit about her own episode of burnout, and unpacks how simple symptoms develop into major ones, before telling us how she strategically rebranded herself to begin her entrepreneurship journey, fighting and preventing burnout. Sumana believes that individual health promotes community health and urges listeners to develop a personal wellness strategy in order to teach the community around them. Her final words of advice are to listen to your body, and develop self-awareness as soon as you can. We hope you join us to learn from this inspiring leader in wellness today.

Today's guest is a clinical doctor and a public health practitioner, who is working towards bridging the gap between these two somewhat disconnected fields. Dr. Meghan O'Connell has dedicated her life's work to the achievement of health equity in the United States, and firmly believes that connecting clinical medicine and public health is an essential element in reaching the goal to eliminate health disparities. Dr. O'Connell has worked in a number of roles throughout her career, which you will hear briefly about today, but the main focus of our discussion is on the work that she is currently doing with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC), and tribal communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the existing vulnerabilities of Native American tribes. During the conversation on this episode, Dr. O'Connell shares the challenges she has faced regarding public health data acquisition for these communities. There is a discussion about Dr. O'Connell and the Tribal Epidemiology Centers effort to address these challenges.